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Publisher's Pride: Books on Bestseller Lists - Racing against Time (Weiss)

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  Today's publisher's pride is Racing against Time by Jeffrey Weiss, which has reached #67 in triathlons on Amazon and #121 in cycling. Book Description: In Racing Against Time , Jeff Weiss shares the story of his late middle-age transformation.  Weiss went from running a first 10K race at age 48 to becoming an Ironman and ultramarathoner by his late 50s.  Along the way he discovers the extraordinary physical and emotional benefits that flow from chasing ever-increasing fitness goals.  Weiss’s journey shows us that we have the power to influence how we age, that goal-setting and adventure are not solely the province of the young.  At a time when so many of us are looking for ways to increase our health span – that portion of life that we spend in good health – Weiss’s story shows us one way to get there.   Keywords: midlife fitness transformation, running after 40, Ironman after 50. ultramarathon training in your 50s, late bloomer athlete, healthy agi...

Midlife Fitness in 2026: Stronger, Smarter, and More Soulful

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  If you’re in midlife and wondering how to move your body in 2026, here’s the good news: You’re not a footnote in the fitness world anymore. You are the trend. Forget the hype. Forget the guilt. Forget the 20-year-old influencer doing burpees on a beach. This year, fitness is finally catching up to reality — and reality looks like strength, sustainability, and sanity. What’s trending (and actually useful) in 2026 According to the latest reports from ACSM and top trainers like Caroline Idiens, here’s what matters most this year: Strength training is non-negotiable. Two hours a week of lifting weights can transform your metabolism, mood, and bone density. It’s not about being ripped — it’s about being resilient. Balance and core are back. Pilates, yoga, and functional movement are trending again (did they ever leave?). They help with posture, injury prevention, and everyday grace. Wearable tech is smarter. Trackers now monitor recovery, glucose, and heart rate variabil...